Tallahassee, FL (SportsNetwork.com) - K.J. McDaniels poured in 26 points to
lift the Clemson Tigers to a 53-49 decision over the Florida State Seminoles
in an Atlantic Coast Conference bout at the Donald L. Tucker Center.

McDaniels also pulled down seven rebounds and blocked three shots for the
Tigers (14-6, 5-3 ACC), who also received 10 points and six boards from Jaron
Blossomgame. The victory snapped Clemson's two-game losing streak.

Aaron Thomas led FSU (13-8, 4-5) with 13 points.

The Seminoles took a narrow 20-17 lead into the intermission after they shot
38.1 percent from the field in the opening period. The Tigers were limited to
28.6 percent efficiency from the floor in the first half.

Clemson improved to sink 56.5 percent of its shots from the floor including 5-
of-10 from beyond the arc in the second period. FSU cooled off to make only
30.8 percent of its field goal tries after the break, but kept it close by
converting 12-of-15 attempts at the free-throw line.

The Tigers enjoyed a 33-29 edge in the rebounding battle. FSU lost despite
holding a 13-2 advantage in points off of turnovers.